West Clear Creek

[desertadapted]

I am requesting some assistance in piecing together a West Clear Creek two night trip. I'd like to head eastbound from Bull Pen and continue as far as I safely can without needing technical gear. I'm fine floating a pack, but not rappelling, and want to avoid going down things that I couldn't get back up. Is there a point heading east that becomes impassable, requiring me to hike out of the canyon and then back in? Are there any triplogs/trails I should be looking out for? Any other sage wisdom you'd like to share? If I should be attacking this from a different trailhead, I'd just note that I don't drive a high clearance 4WD. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

[nonot]

3 days/2 nights is enough to make it to Maiden Falls and back from Bull Pen, swimming required but no tech gear needed unless you venture into side canyons away from the creek itself. Off-trail begins after you get about 7 miles in.

Here are the 3 descriptions that cover the area you plan to hike (and cover other areas you don't plan to go).

[ West Clear Creek Trail #17 to Maiden Falls ]
[ West Clear Creek - Bear Canyon to Bull Pen ]
[ West Clear Creek Trail #17 ]

[nonot]

For others curious, I'd recommend reading the Bear Canyon to Bull Pen trip description for anyone planning off-trail travel in WCC but sticking to the creek.